Barts was founded in 1123 by Rahere.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
St Bartholomew's Hospital
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St Bartholomew's Hospital - Victorian extension
{On the frieze above the pillars:} Saint Bartholomew's Hospital, Founded by...
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
St Bartholomew's Hospital
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Bart's War Memorial
{Entering the hospital from West Smithfield you walk through an arched passag...
Other Subjects
Sir William Bowman
Ophthalmic surgeon and anatomist. Best known for his research using microscopes to study various human organs, though during his lifetime he pursued a successful career as an ophthalmologist. Born...
N. Burton
District Staff Officer in the St John Ambulance Brigade, No. 1 District Metropolitan Corps, 1908-1954. Officer in the Order of St John.
Person, Emergency Services, Medicine, Politics & Administration
First refraction hospital in the world
Formed as the London Refraction Hospital (or the Institute of Ophthalmic Opticians), became the Institute of Optometry in 1988.
Thomas Wakley
Reformer and founder of "The Lancet" - begun in Oct 1823. Spoke in Parliament in defence of the Tolpuddle Martyrs. See Caroline's Miscellany for more information. Born Membury, Devon. Buried at K...
Hannah Billig
Doctor. Born at 41 Hanbury Street, Spitalfields. Qualified as a doctor in 1925, she set up her first clinic in the east end of London in 1935. During WW2 she was the doctor in charge of air raid sh...
Person, Community / Clubs, Medicine, India, Israel/Palestine
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